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8 CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, MARCH 17, 2016 stuff.co.nz One family’s heartfelt experience SHANNON BEYNON Geraldine and EmmersonLeech were introduced to Heartfelt when their daughter, Alexie, was stillborn at 41weeks. Amidst unimaginable grief, Sharon Thompson made her way into their lives. ‘‘This fifties pin-up girl walked through the door with her bike helmet. She was just absolutely lovely and amazing. ‘‘She was unobtrusive – you didn’t really know she was there. She was able to get some really, really nice shots whilewe were just dealingwith what was going on. ‘‘It was the morning after Geraldine had to give birth to Alexie, so everyone was sort of, head down and looking at little one. You could look at the pictures afterward and not think that anyone was there.’’ The family is in awe of both the photos Sharon takes and her ability to take them. ‘‘It’s very selfless. It takes an amazing person to be able to go in and do that. And she does it in such a way that she’s not intruding and it’s really respectful.’’ The parents said Sharon’s photos of little Alexie are priceless. ‘‘I couldn’t put a value on it. It would almost be beyond important. They’re all wehave of her, ‘‘ Emmerson said. The photos are proudly displayed on the family’s lounge wall and the couple’s bedroom. ‘‘Unless people realise what had happened and they know which daughter they’re looking at, they can’t tell the difference,’’ said Geraldine,who said the two girls were identical as babies. The parents welcomed Sharon back into their lives soon after Alexie’s sister, Isebella, was born. ‘‘We thought right from when we lost Alexie that if wewere to have another child we’d ask Emmerson and Geraldine Leech with their baby girl Isebella. Equally treasured are the photos Sharon took of Alexie. Sharon to come and do the photos for us. It’s that other side; she gets to see a little one moving and have some life.’’ Isabella has just turned one, and the family shared the celebrationwith thewomanwho made her way quietly and graciously into their lives. Having recently purchased a powdercoating business, they repainted Thompson’s bike. ‘‘We could never repay her for what she’s given us. She gives PHOTO: SHARON THOMPSON/HEARTFELT without wanting anything in return. She could have 100 bikes and wecould paint them all for free, and it still wouldn’t be enough.’’ Need a retaining wall? Have an erosion problem? TerraLock is a NEW, green, low cost, easy-to-install solution TerraLock erosion control system is ideal for water courses, embankments, slopes and vertical walls. The innovative clip secures the TerraLock units which are then planted and/or hydro-seeded to become a green solution. We supply and install but we can also advise you with DIY. TerraLock cost $6.50 each (+ GST and freight) and uses about 10 units and clips per sq. mt. Product available in Christchurch SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE UP TO 34% Contact: Paul Harries Ph 354 5616 www.melrosemotorsports.co.nz Mobile 022 342 3621 email: p.k.harries@hotmail.com www.terralock.co.nz Brought to you by 50cc Melrose rs march madness sale now only $1395+0rc save $600 silver fox was $1995 6606560AL